Creamy • Cinnamon-spiced • Refreshing • Ready fast
This is a classic Mexican-style rice horchata, but simplified so you can make it quickly while still getting that authentic taste.
🥣 Ingredients (Simple + Delicious)
1 cup long-grain white rice
4 cups water
1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1 cup milk (optional for creaminess — dairy or non-dairy)
½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional add-ins:
Extra cinnamon
A splash of sweetened condensed milk (for a richer taste)
Almond milk (classic variation)
Ice cubes for serving
🍶 Step-by-Step Instructions (Fast Version)
1. Rinse the Rice
Rinse the rice quickly to remove excess starch.
No need to cook it — horchata uses raw rice for flavor.
2. Blend the Rice
In a blender, add:
Rice
Water
Cinnamon
Blend for 30–60 seconds until the rice breaks down.
(This helps extract flavor WAY faster.)
3. Let It Rest (Optional but Better!)
Let the blended mixture sit for 15–30 minutes.
This deepens the flavor without waiting overnight.
If you’re really in a rush → you can skip this step.
4. Strain the Mix
Pour through:
A fine mesh strainer
OR
A clean kitchen towel
Press to get all the liquid out.
You should now have a milky, cinnamon-scented base.
5. Add Flavor + Sweetness
Stir in:
Sugar
Vanilla
Milk (optional for creaminess)
Mix until fully dissolved.
6. Serve Over Ice
Pour your horchata into a glass full of ice.
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top if you like.
Refreshing and perfect!
⭐ Tips for the Best Quick Horchata
Want it richer? Add 2–3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk.
Want it lighter? Skip the milk — use only water.
Use real cinnamon sticks for the best flavor, but ground cinnamon works too.
Adjust sugar to your liking — horchata is flexible!
Serve super cold for the best taste.
🍨 Fun Variations
Almond Horchata
Blend ¼ cup almonds with the rice.
Coconut Horchata
Use 1 cup coconut milk for tropical flavor.
Strawberry Horchata
Blend in ½ cup strawberries + a little extra sugar.
Chocolate Horchata
Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and extra vanilla.
🎉 Quick & Tasty Horchata Recipe — Final Thoughts
This recipe is:
Fast
Creamy
Refreshing
Beginner-friendly
Totally customizable
Perfect for snacks, meals, or parties
Once you try homemade horchata, you’ll crave it all the time — it’s THAT good!